SPOKANE, Wash. – The Inland Northwest wakes under a blanket of thin fog and calm air, a still quiet settling over the valley. Frost coats rooftops and light glints off parked cars — a reminder that November’s slow turn toward winter is underway.
Early risers along I-90 and Highway 2 may encounter patchy fog through midmorning, with visibilities briefly dipping under a quarter mile in low-lying areas. Conditions improve quickly as skies brighten, leading to mild afternoons near the low 50s. Through Monday and Veterans Day, Spokane enjoys dry weather, light winds, and the kind of soft autumn sun perfect for outdoor ceremonies or last-minute leaf cleanup.
But the pattern won’t last long. Moist Pacific air begins filtering inland by midweek, setting up a steady rain chance Wednesday followed by colder air late Thursday into Friday. Models hint at snow levels falling from 4,800 feet to near 3,700 feet, meaning mountain passes like Snoqualmie and Lookout could see light accumulation. Even Spokane Valley may see a rain-and-snow mix by Friday morning if colder pockets settle in.
Temperatures will dip from the mid-50s to near freezing by the end of the week — a clear signal that early winter is edging closer.
Drivers should plan for wet roads and reduced visibility later this week and check pass conditions before traveling east or west for early holiday plans.
Five-Day Outlook for Spokane, WA:
Mon: 53/36 – Partly cloudy, slight rain chance.
Tue (Veterans Day): 53/37 – Partly sunny, dry.
Wed: 55/41 – Rain likely, breezy.
Thu: 48/37 – Rain and mountain snow developing.
Fri: 44/33 – Chance of rain/snow mix; colder trend continues.
